Tyre Care; Using Winter Tyres; Using Snow Chains - Ford Fiesta Owner's Handbook Manual

22. Leave hose C and H connected to
the sealant bottle B and store the kit
away safely.
23. Drive to the nearest tyre specialist to
get the damaged tyre replaced.
Before the tyre is removed from the
rim, inform your tyre dealer that the
tyre contains sealant. Renew the
sealant bottle B and hose C as soon
as possible after they have been
used.
Note: Remember that emergency
roadside tyre repair kits only provide
temporary mobility. Regulations
concerning tyre repair after usage of tyre
repair kit may differ from country to
country. You should consult a tyre
specialist for advice.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tyre
is adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure. See Technical
specifications (page 145). Monitor the
tyre pressure until the sealed tyre is
replaced.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed
of together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to your dealer
or dispose of it in compliance with local
waste disposal regulations.

TYRE CARE

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Wheels and tyres
To make sure the front and rear tyres of
your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,
we recommend that you swap the tyres
from front to rear and vice versa at regular
intervals of between 5 000 and 10 000
km (3 000 and 6 000 miles).
If you have to mount a kerb, do so slowly
and approach it with the wheels at
right-angles to the kerb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts,
foreign objects and uneven wear of the
tread. Uneven wear could mean that the
wheel alignment is outside specification.
Check the tyre pressures (including the
spare) when cold, every two weeks.

USING WINTER TYRES

If winter tyres are used, make sure that
the tyre pressures are correct. See
Technical specifications (page 145).

USING SNOW CHAINS

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CAUTION
Do not scrub the sidewalls of the
tyres when you are parking.
CAUTION
Make sure that you use the correct
wheel nuts for the type of wheel the
winter tyres are fitted to.
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use snow chains on
snow-free roads.
Only fit snow chains to specified
tyres. See Technical
specifications (page 145).